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Alves Keeping His Options Open

Alves Keeping His Options Open

Dani Alves insists it would be stupid of him not to keep his options open as his contract with Barcelona enters its final 18 months. 15 Dec 2010
Barca Sell Shirt In Landmark Deal

Barca Sell Shirt In Landmark Deal

BARCELONA today announced the most lucrative shirt sponsorship deal in football history - worth 150 million euros (£125million) with the Qatar Foundation. 11 Dec 2010
Barcelona Target New Record

Barcelona Target New Record

Primera Division leaders Barcelona will look to continue their stunning run of form when they host Real Sociedad this weekend, while second-placed Real Madrid will be hoping Karim Benzema can build on his midweek hat-trick when they go to bottom club Real Zaragoza. 10 Dec 2010
Barca Trio Up For Ballon D'Or

Barca Trio Up For Ballon D'Or

BARCELONA trio Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta have been shortlisted for the FIFA Ballon d'Or with the Spanish club dominating the award above all others. 6 Dec 2010
La Liga Wrap: Real Response

La Liga Wrap: Real Response

BARCELONA remain top of Spain's La Liga after a 3-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday, while Real Madrid kept the pressure on by beating Valencia 2-0. 5 Dec 2010
Puyol Plays Down Ramos Spat

Puyol Plays Down Ramos Spat

Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has played down the incident at the end of last night's `El Clasico` which saw Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos confront him and Xavi following his late sending off. 30 Nov 2010
Villa Joy After Master Clasico

Villa Joy After Master Clasico

BARCELONA hero David Villa admits his side could not have asked for more after stunning arch rivals Real Madrid 5-0 at the Nou Camp to take over top spot in La Liga. 30 Nov 2010
Barcelona v Real Madrid Pic Gallery

Barcelona v Real Madrid Pic Gallery

All the match action from the 5-0 thrashing Barca dished up to Real Madrid. Pics by Getty Images. 30 Nov 2010
Barcelona Crush Jose's Real Madrid

Barcelona Crush Jose's Real Madrid

A second-half brace from David Villa led Barcelona to an incredible rout of Real Madrid in the Clasico and saw the Catalans leapfrog their fierce rivals - who lost for the first time under Jose Mourinho - at the top of the Primera Division. 30 Nov 2010
Ronaldo Plays Down Messi Talk

Ronaldo Plays Down Messi Talk

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has sought to play down talk of Monday's El Clasico being merely a duel being him and Barcelona ace Lionel Messi. 28 Nov 2010
Puyol Dismisses Mourinho Motivation

Puyol Dismisses Mourinho Motivation

Barcelona captain Carles Puyol insists his side do not need the Jose Mourinho factor to provide an added incentive for wanting to beat arch rivals Real Madrid on Monday night. 28 Nov 2010
Mourinho Unfazed By Nou Camp Clash

Mourinho Unfazed By Nou Camp Clash

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admits he expects to be a "persona non grata" at the Nou Camp next week as his in-form side take on Barcelona in 'El Clasico'. 24 Nov 2010
Guardiola Not Focused On Madrid

Guardiola Not Focused On Madrid

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola insisted his side's 8-0 demolition of Almeria should not be viewed as a warning shot across the bows of arch rivals Real Madrid ahead of next week's showdown between the two. 21 Nov 2010
Lillo Sacked After Barca Thrashing

Lillo Sacked After Barca Thrashing

Almeria have sacked coach Juan Manuel Lillo in the wake of this evening's 8-0 home defeat at the hands of Barcelona. 21 Nov 2010
Barca Agree Afellay Deal

Barca Agree Afellay Deal

Barcelona have reached an agreement with PSV Eindhoven for the transfer of the Holland midfielder Ibrahim Afellay. 16 Nov 2010
Messi Double Sees Justice Done for Barca

Messi Double Sees Justice Done for Barca

LIONEL Messi struck twice as Barcelona overcame an unjust offside decision to beat Villarreal 3-1 and move provisionally above Real Madrid - who play Sporting Gijon tomorrow - at the top of the Primera Division. 14 Nov 2010